Residence Halls
Housing is on a first come first serve basis. To be eligible the applicant must fill out the two housing applications on-line. This requires a $300 deposit and a $10 background check fee. The applicant’s name will appear on the waiting list according to the date the 2 applications have been received.
For more details about the female and male Residence Halls, please click on the Hall names listed below.
On-Campus Residence Halls
Cost is per semester, per student for Fall, Spring and Summer. The required meal plan is not included in the cost of the room. Prices are subject to change.
Residence Halls - Effective 2013-2014
Bert and Mae Dean Wheeler Residence Hall
Female Halls |
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Male Halls |
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Beazley |
$1,300.00 |
Buccaneer |
$1,250.00 |
Hallstein |
$1,300.00 |
Katherine Atkinson |
$1,250.00 |
Helman |
$1,300.00 |
Lockett |
$1,250.00 |
Melcher |
$1,300.00 |
Memorial |
$1,000.00 |
Spencer |
$1,250.00 |
Solons |
$1,000.00 |
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Spring Minimester |
$300.00 |
Spring Minimester |
$300.00 |
Summer |
$500.00 |
Summer |
$500.00 |
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WHAT TO BRING:
- 4 towel sets
- 1 bed pillow
- 2 pillowcases
- 4 standard twin bed sheets*
- 1 mattress protector*
- 1 bedspread
- 1 blanket
*Mattresses in Beazley, Buccaneer, Spencer, Hallstein, Helman, K. Atkinson, Lockett, Melcher, Solons and Wheeler are 80” long.
APPLIANCES:
- Not allowed – appliances with exposed heating elements – due to potential fire and safety problems
- Allowed – computer and printer, small refrigerator (maximum size 4.0 cubic feet), and television.
PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED
WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL:
- Microwave
- Free local phone service
- IP-based telephone at the student’s request
- Long distance calls may be made with a phone card, credit card or by calling collect
- Basic and expanded cable is available in each room at no additional cost
- Internet Service provided
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
- Blinn College prohibits the possession or storage of – any type of firearm, dangerous weapon, including BB guns, softair guns, bows & arrows, spear guns, slingshots and other potentially dangerous & hazardous weapons, flammable liquids or explosive device in the residence halls or in your automobile on college premises.
- Pets are not allowed in the residence halls, either on a permanent or visitation basis.
- Halogen lamps and candles are not permitted.
ROOMMATES
- If you have requested someone for a roommate, we will try to accommodate you. If you have not requested a roommate, one will be assigned to you.
- Roomates are subject to change. Incompatibility changes can be made later. Please be patient.
MEALS
- No meals are served on the first move-in day. The Cove is open on the 2nd move-in day. Breakfast will be served the first day of class from 7 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
- The dining hall is located in the Student Center
- A minimum meal plan of $750.00 is required for those living in the Residence Halls and a minimum of $450.00 meal plan is required for those living in the Blinn College Park Apartments.
There is no refund or carry over for meal money not used by the end of the semester.
QUESTIONS:
Contact the housing office at 979-830-4461, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
